EV Charge Rhode Island pays some of the highest electricity prices in the country, 28.18¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $77 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.077 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 over the same distance.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Rhode Island drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $77 | $930 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $92 | $1,103 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $135 | $1,620 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has the seventh most expensive home electricity in the country: 28.18¢ per kWh in August 2026. Prices rose 6.2% over the past year, against 3.4% nationally.
Rhode Island Energy delivers power to almost every home in the state, and its default supply price is reset on a regular schedule, usually twice a year, following the New England wholesale market. Those resets can move bills noticeably from one season to the next.
Rhode Island vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $77 | — |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $67 | -13% |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $84 | +8% |
Rhode Island has only two neighbors. Connecticut pays 24.51¢ and Massachusetts pays 30.48¢, against Rhode Island’s 28.18¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Rhode Island
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $77 | $930 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $83 | $1,000 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $89 | $1,071 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $92 | $1,103 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $95 | $1,137 |
| Kia EV9 | $121 | $1,454 |
| Rivian R1S | $125 | $1,500 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $135 | $1,620 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Rhode Island
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Rhode Island average (28.18¢/kWh) | $77 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.62/kWh) | $172 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.43/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $120 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Rhode Island, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 2.2 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Energy delivers the power, and you can buy the electricity itself from its default service or from a licensed competitive supplier. Compare offers before each default price reset, and check whether the utility has a time-of-use or EV option.
Rhode Island Energy publishes its default service prices and reset dates. Compare them with supplier offers, then test the rate in the EV charging cost calculator.
Rhode Island EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Rhode Island per month?
At the Rhode Island average of 28.18¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $77 in a Tesla Model Y, $92 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $135 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Rhode Island?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $930 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $800 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Rhode Island?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Rhode Island Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.62 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $172 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $77 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Rhode Island?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.